Flu season is here again. In Canada, flu season tends to run between October and April. The Ontario government is encouraging Ontarians to avoid getting sick this season by getting their annual flu shot. Toronto Public Health is recommending that whenever students and staff experience flu-like symptoms, they go home and do not return to school until they are no longer infectious to others. Therefore, ill students and staff should be symptom free (especially from vomiting and diarrhea) for at least 48 hours before returning to school. The primary concern is for the health and safety of all students and staff.
However, everyone should do their part to stop the spread of the flu. As parents, you can also assist by reminding children to wash their hands often especially after using the washroom and before and after eating; reminding children to cover their mouth when sneezing and coughing; watching for symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and/or high fever; informing the school if your child is ill; and keeping your child at home when he/she is ill.
We have had a number of students and staff off sick recently and we greatly appreciate your assistance in minimizing the spread of viruses.